HAVE A BALL

SAT, JAN 27, 2024 | 7PM

STERN AUDITORIUM / PERELMAN STAGE at CARNEGIE HALL

NATHALIE JOACHIM New Work

Commissioned by Orpheus

CHOPIN Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11

Adapted by Shuying Li

Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano

SCHUMANN Carnaval, Op. 9

Orchestrated by Zachary Wadsworth

It’s always a party when Nobuyuki Tsujii sits in with Orpheus, especially when they revel in the shimmering virtuosity of Chopin. Instead of the usual orchestration that puts the ensemble deep in the background, a bespoke version by Shuying Li lets the musicians of Orpheus be true partners. The raucous characters and grand spectacles of a Venetian Ball come roaring to life in Zachary Wadsworth’s update of Schumann’s beloved piano score, Carnaval. A new work from composer/flutist/vocalist Nathalie Joachim kicks off the festivities with a celebration of her Haitian culture.